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Pretoria - All systems are go to have around 1 000 buses on the country's roads for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe said on Tuesday.
"As the department of transport we are delighted that this is once again an accomplishment of an important milestone in fulfilling the FIFA requirements for the World Cup," said Radebe in Pretoria.
He was speaking at a signing ceremony with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and ticketing and accommodation provider Match.
The department, through the Passenger Rail Agency South Africa (Pasa), had committed 50 semi-luxury buses to the LOC, 10 of which would be obtained from the market.
It also committed 420 semi-luxury and inter-city buses to Match. In addition, Pasa would provide another 110 to ferry spectators.
The remaining buses did not form part of the signing ceremony and would be provided for separately.
Radebe said with only 437 days until the start of the World Cup, the memoranda of understanding were a show of the department's commitment to making the event a resounding success.
"The transport sector signed the guarantees that, among others, ensure that efficient and safe transportation is provided to all visitors.
"There are sufficient air, road and rail transport operators to accommodate the event. There is sufficient infrastructure to accommodate increased travel demands during the tournament."
It was estimated that South Africa would host around 450 000 visitors during the World Cup.
He said the Confederations Cup in June would be the dress rehearsal. While Gauteng was practically a construction site, Radebe said there would be "pain before gain".